Report: Chat Jones' death accidental

Medical examiner's report confirms initial findings

Published: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:15 a.m.

A North Carolina Medical Examiner's report confirms that Hendersonville businessman and philanthropist Chat Jones died of accidental causes on Oct. 12.

After his evening meal, Jones returned to his business, Jones Auto Sales, to work on a truck with its engine running, the report states. After a review of evidence at the scene and injuries to Jones' body, the medical examiner concluded that Jones fell off a ladder and struck his head, causing him to lose consciousness. While unconscious, Jones suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, which resulted in his death, the report states.

<p>A North Carolina Medical Examiner's report confirms that Hendersonville businessman and philanthropist Chat Jones died of accidental causes on Oct. 12. </p><p>After his evening meal, Jones returned to his business, Jones Auto Sales, to work on a truck with its engine running, the report states. After a review of evidence at the scene and injuries to Jones' body, the medical examiner concluded that Jones fell off a ladder and struck his head, causing him to lose consciousness. While unconscious, Jones suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, which resulted in his death, the report states.</p>